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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 365.92 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 365.92 and 171.96 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 365.92 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/365.92 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 365.92 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 62,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.60/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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