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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 547.14 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 547.14 and 172.26 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 547.14 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/547.14 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 547.14 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 94,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250.34/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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