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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 547.04 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 547.04 and 172.21 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 547.04 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/547.04 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 547.04 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 94,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,205.76/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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