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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.94 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.94 and 169.48 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.94 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.94 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.94 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 67,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,612.35/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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