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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 366.44 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 366.44 and 172.44 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 366.44 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/366.44 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 366.44 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 63,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188.05/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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