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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.42 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.42 and 172.07 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.42 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.42 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.42 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 63,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,051.05/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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