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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 366.84 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 366.84 and 155.17 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 366.84 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/366.84 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 366.84 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 56,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,922.56/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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