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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 365.87 = 172.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/365.87 = 172.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 365.87 × 172.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 62,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,928.53/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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