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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.88 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.88 and 172.07 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.88 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.88 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.88 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 62,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959.22/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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