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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.56 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.56 and 172.50 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.56 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.56 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.56 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 94,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,454.10/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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