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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 365.74 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 365.74 and 171.88 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 365.74 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/365.74 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 365.74 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 62,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,863.39/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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