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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 399.06 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 399.06 and 174.20 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 399.06 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/399.06 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 399.06 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 69,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,516.25/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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