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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 547.14 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 547.14 and 172.25 is: 258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 547.14 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/547.14 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 547.14 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 94,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,244.87/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.44

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