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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 546.36 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 546.36 and 171.62 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 546.36 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/546.36 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 546.36 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 93,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,766.30/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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