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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.99 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.99 and 172.14 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.99 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.99 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.99 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 94,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,158.86/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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