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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 366.88 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 366.88 and 172.64 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 366.88 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/366.88 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 366.88 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 63,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,338.16/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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