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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.88 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.88 and 174.48 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.88 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.88 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.88 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 69,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,596.58/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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