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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 366.41 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 366.41 and 172.28 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 366.41 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/366.41 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 366.41 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 63,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,122.42/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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