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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 548.04 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 548.04 and 172.76 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 548.04 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/548.04 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 548.04 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 94,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,679.39/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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