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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 365.88 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 365.88 and 172.16 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 365.88 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/365.88 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 365.88 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 62,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989.90/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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