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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 546.26 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 546.26 and 171.75 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 546.26 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/546.26 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 546.26 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 93,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,820.16/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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