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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.37, 537.35 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.37, 537.35 and 170.54 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.37 : 537.35 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.37/537.35 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.37x = 537.35 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.37x = 91,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,641.44/358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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