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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 547.08 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 547.08 and 172.32 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 547.08 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/547.08 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 547.08 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 94,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,272.83/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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