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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.46 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.46 and 174 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.46 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.46 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.46 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 69,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,332.04/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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