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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 398.34 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 398.34 and 168.25 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 398.34 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/398.34 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 398.34 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 67,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021.75/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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