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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 550.84 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 550.84 and 172.17 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 550.84 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/550.84 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 550.84 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 94,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,834.51/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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