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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 366.75 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 366.75 and 172.72 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 366.75 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/366.75 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 366.75 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 63,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344.14/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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