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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 544.37 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 544.37 and 170.25 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 544.37 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/544.37 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 544.37 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 92,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,678.14/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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