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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.42 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.42 and 170.03 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.42 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.42 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.42 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 67,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,743.35/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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