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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 366.81 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 366.81 and 172.61 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 366.81 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/366.81 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 366.81 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 63,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315.07/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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