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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 398.40 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 398.40 and 168.11 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 398.40 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/398.40 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 398.40 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 66,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,975.02/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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