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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 545.70 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 545.70 and 171.32 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 545.70 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/545.70 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 545.70 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 93,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,489.32/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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