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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 366.47 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 366.47 and 172.33 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 366.47 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/366.47 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 366.47 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 63,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,153.61/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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