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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.46 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.46 and 172.33 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.46 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.46 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.46 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 63,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150.70/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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