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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 398.33 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 398.33 and 174.32 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 398.33 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/398.33 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 398.33 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 69,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,435.33/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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