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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 366.70 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 366.70 and 172.56 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 366.70 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/366.70 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 366.70 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 63,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,277.75/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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