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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 545.16 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 545.16 and 171.02 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 545.16 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/545.16 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 545.16 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 93,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,233.26/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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