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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 398.04 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 398.04 and 174.31 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 398.04 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/398.04 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 398.04 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 69,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,382.35/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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