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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 545.87 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 545.87 and 171.39 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 545.87 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/545.87 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 545.87 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 93,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,555.80/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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