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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 546.12 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 546.12 and 171.57 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 546.12 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/546.12 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 546.12 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 93,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,697.81/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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