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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.26 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.26 and 172.18 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.26 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.26 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.26 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 63,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,062.16/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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