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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.58 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.58 and 169.24 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.58 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.58 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.58 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 67,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455.68/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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