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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.08 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.08 and 174.34 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.08 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.08 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.08 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 69,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,401.27/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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