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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 546.92 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 546.92 and 172.16 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 546.92 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/546.92 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 546.92 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 94,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,157.75/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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