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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.99, 367.25 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.99, 367.25 and 172.97 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.99 : 367.25 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.99/367.25 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.99x = 367.25 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.99x = 63,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523.29/265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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