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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 545.80 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 545.80 and 171.52 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 545.80 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/545.80 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 545.80 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 93,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,615.62/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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