Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.08, 548 and 172.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 365.08, 548 and 172.84 is: 259.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365.08 : 548 = 172.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365.08/548 = 172.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365.08x = 548 × 172.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365.08x = 94,716.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,716.32/365.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259.44
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