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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 397.74 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 397.74 and 168.33 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 397.74 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/397.74 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 397.74 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 66,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.57/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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