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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 544.41 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 544.41 and 170.52 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 544.41 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/544.41 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 544.41 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 92,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,832.79/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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