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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.29, 543.49 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.29, 543.49 and 169.91 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.29 : 543.49 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.29/543.49 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.29x = 543.49 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.29x = 92,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,344.39/362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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