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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.85, 545.35 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.85, 545.35 and 170.61 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.85 : 545.35 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.85/545.35 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.85x = 545.35 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.85x = 93,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,042.16/362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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