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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.18 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.18 and 169.58 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.18 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.18 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.18 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 92,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,112.46/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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