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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 365.55 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 365.55 and 171.72 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 365.55 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/365.55 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 365.55 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 62,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,772.25/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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