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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 397.83 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 397.83 and 174.26 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 397.83 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/397.83 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 397.83 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 69,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,327.50/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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