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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 365.94 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 365.94 and 172.01 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 365.94 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/365.94 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 365.94 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 62,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943.51/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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