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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 398.20 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 398.20 and 174.28 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 398.20 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/398.20 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 398.20 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 69,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,398.30/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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