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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 545.80 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 545.80 and 171.41 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 545.80 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/545.80 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 545.80 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 93,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,552.42/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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