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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 546.84 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 546.84 and 145.17 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 546.84 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/546.84 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 546.84 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 79,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384.76/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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