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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 365.86 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 365.86 and 171.98 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 365.86 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/365.86 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 365.86 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 62,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,918.34/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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