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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 543.36 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 543.36 and 170 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 543.36 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/543.36 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 543.36 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 92,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,371.20/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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