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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 398.58 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 398.58 and 70.71 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 398.58 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/398.58 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 398.58 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 28,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181.60/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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