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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 366.54 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 366.54 and 155.17 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 366.54 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/366.54 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 366.54 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 56,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874.70/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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