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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 543.78 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 543.78 and 170 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 543.78 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/543.78 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 543.78 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 92,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,442.60/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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