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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 545.98 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 545.98 and 171.50 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 545.98 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/545.98 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 545.98 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 93,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,635.57/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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