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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 367.02 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 367.02 and 172.62 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 367.02 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/367.02 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 367.02 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 63,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.99/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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