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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 543.27 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 543.27 and 169.75 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 543.27 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/543.27 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 543.27 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 92,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,220.08/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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