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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.66 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.66 and 172.54 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.66 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.66 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.66 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 63,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,263.52/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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