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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 366.17 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 366.17 and 172.17 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 366.17 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/366.17 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 366.17 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 63,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,043.49/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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