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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.48 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.48 and 168.19 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.48 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.48 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.48 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 67,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,020.26/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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