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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 547.11 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 547.11 and 172.12 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 547.11 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/547.11 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 547.11 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 94,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,168.57/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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