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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.20, 543.26 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.20, 543.26 and 169.80 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.20 : 543.26 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.20/543.26 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.20x = 543.26 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.20x = 92,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245.55/362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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