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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.12 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.12 and 172.02 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.12 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.12 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.12 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 93,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,943.56/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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