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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.01, 544.53 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.01, 544.53 and 170.50 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.01 : 544.53 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.01/544.53 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.01x = 544.53 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.01x = 92,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,842.37/363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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