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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 547.85 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 547.85 and 172.75 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 547.85 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/547.85 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 547.85 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 94,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,640.22/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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