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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 547.20 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 547.20 and 172.28 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 547.20 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/547.20 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 547.20 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 94,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,271.62/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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