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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.73 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.73 and 171.40 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.73 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.73 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.73 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 93,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,534.54/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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