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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 544.20 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 544.20 and 170.32 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 544.20 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/544.20 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 544.20 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 92,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,688.14/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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