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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.59 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.59 and 172.46 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.59 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.59 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.59 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 63,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223.46/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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