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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 397.89 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 397.89 and 174.14 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 397.89 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/397.89 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 397.89 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 69,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,287.69/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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