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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 398.36 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 398.36 and 174.56 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 398.36 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/398.36 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 398.36 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 69,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537.72/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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