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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 546.58 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 546.58 and 171.97 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 546.58 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/546.58 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 546.58 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 93,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,992.63/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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