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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 545.86 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 545.86 and 171.48 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 545.86 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/545.86 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 545.86 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 93,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,604.07/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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