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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.64, 548.61 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.64, 548.61 and 173.12 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.64 : 548.61 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.64/548.61 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.64x = 548.61 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.64x = 94,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,975.36/365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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