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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.78 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.78 and 172.28 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.78 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.78 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.78 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 94,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,199.26/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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