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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 366.61 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 366.61 and 172.56 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 366.61 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/366.61 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 366.61 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 63,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,262.22/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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