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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 543.77 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 543.77 and 170.10 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 543.77 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/543.77 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 543.77 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 92,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,495.28/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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