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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.29 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.29 and 171.95 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.29 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.29 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.29 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 93,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,933.71/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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