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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.72 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.72 and 169.36 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.72 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.72 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.72 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 67,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,527.22/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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