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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 547.28 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 547.28 and 172.40 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 547.28 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/547.28 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 547.28 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 94,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,351.07/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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