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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 398.70 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 398.70 and 121.72 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 398.70 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/398.70 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 398.70 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 48,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529.76/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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