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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 545.85 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 545.85 and 171.42 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 545.85 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/545.85 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 545.85 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 93,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,569.61/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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