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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.89, 399.04 and 174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.89, 399.04 and 174.77 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.89 : 399.04 = 174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.89/399.04 = 174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.89x = 399.04 × 174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.89x = 69,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,740.22/265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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