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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 545.54 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 545.54 and 171.21 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 545.54 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/545.54 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 545.54 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 93,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,401.05/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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