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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 544.32 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 544.32 and 170.64 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 544.32 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/544.32 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 544.32 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 92,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882.76/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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