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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 546.15 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 546.15 and 171.58 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 546.15 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/546.15 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 546.15 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 93,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.42/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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