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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 399.12 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 399.12 and 168.03 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 399.12 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/399.12 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 399.12 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 67,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,064.13/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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