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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.46 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.46 and 173.64 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.46 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.46 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.46 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 95,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,234.59/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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