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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 542.94 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 542.94 and 169.84 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 542.94 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/542.94 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 542.94 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 92,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,212.93/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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