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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 365.80 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 365.80 and 173 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 365.80 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/365.80 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 365.80 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 63,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,283.40/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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