Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 365.87 and 172.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 265.29, 365.87 and 172.00 is: 237.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265.29 : 365.87 = 172.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265.29/365.87 = 172.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265.29x = 365.87 × 172.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265.29x = 62,928.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,928.53/265.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.21
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