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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 546.69 and 172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 546.69 and 172.70 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 546.69 = 172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/546.69 = 172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 546.69 × 172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 94,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,413.36/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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