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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 546.45 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 546.45 and 172.09 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 546.45 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/546.45 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 546.45 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 94,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,038.58/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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