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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 543.44 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 543.44 and 169.80 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 543.44 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/543.44 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 543.44 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 92,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,276.11/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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