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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 366.26 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 366.26 and 172.10 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 366.26 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/366.26 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 366.26 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 63,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034.69/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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