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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.60 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.60 and 172.47 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.60 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.60 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.60 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 63,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227.50/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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