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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 543.36 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 543.36 and 169.84 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 543.36 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/543.36 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 543.36 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 92,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,284.26/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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