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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.86 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.86 and 172.86 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.86 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.86 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.86 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 94,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703.08/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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