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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 546.50 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 546.50 and 171.82 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 546.50 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/546.50 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 546.50 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 93,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,899.63/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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