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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 543.90 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 543.90 and 170.04 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 543.90 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/543.90 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 543.90 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 92,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484.76/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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