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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.30 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.30 and 172.52 is: 258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.30 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.30 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.30 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 94,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420.20/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.74

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