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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 365.83 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 365.83 and 171.91 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 365.83 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/365.83 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 365.83 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 62,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889.84/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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