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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 366.36 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 366.36 and 172.28 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 366.36 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/366.36 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 366.36 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 63,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,116.50/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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