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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 543.85 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 543.85 and 170.09 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 543.85 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/543.85 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 543.85 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 92,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,503.45/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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