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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 366.63 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 366.63 and 172.23 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 366.63 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/366.63 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 366.63 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 63,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142.66/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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