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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 545.88 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 545.88 and 171.56 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 545.88 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/545.88 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 545.88 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 93,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651.17/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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