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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 397.76 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 397.76 and 168.32 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 397.76 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/397.76 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 397.76 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 66,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.12/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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