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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.22 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.22 and 171 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.22 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.22 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.22 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 93,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,232.62/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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