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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 543.39 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 543.39 and 169.75 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 543.39 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/543.39 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 543.39 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 92,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,240.45/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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