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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.76 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.76 and 173.30 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.76 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.76 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.76 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 69,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.11/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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