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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 543.87 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 543.87 and 170.07 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 543.87 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/543.87 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 543.87 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 92,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,495.97/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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