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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 545.70 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 545.70 and 171.28 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 545.70 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/545.70 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 545.70 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 93,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,467.50/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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