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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.84 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.84 and 172.54 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.84 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.84 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.84 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 63,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,294.57/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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