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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.53 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.53 and 171.83 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.53 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.53 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.53 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 93,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,909.39/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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