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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.58 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.58 and 169.97 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.58 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.58 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.58 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 92,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,392.29/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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