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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.14, 547.71 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.14, 547.71 and 172.63 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.14 : 547.71 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.14/547.71 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.14x = 547.71 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.14x = 94,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,547.58/365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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