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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.02 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.02 and 172.09 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.02 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.02 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.02 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 62,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986.55/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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