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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 366.87 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 366.87 and 172.62 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 366.87 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/366.87 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 366.87 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 63,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329.10/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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