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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.25 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.25 and 174.33 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.25 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.25 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.25 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 69,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,426.92/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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