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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.68 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.68 and 171.36 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.68 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.68 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.68 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 93,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,507.72/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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