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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 365.91 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 365.91 and 171.82 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 365.91 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/365.91 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 365.91 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 62,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,870.66/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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