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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 546.05 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 546.05 and 171.50 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 546.05 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/546.05 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 546.05 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 93,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,647.58/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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