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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.89 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.89 and 172.14 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.89 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.89 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.89 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 94,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,140.78/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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