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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 365.82 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 365.82 and 171.88 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 365.82 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/365.82 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 365.82 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 62,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,877.14/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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