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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 543.99 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 543.99 and 170.24 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 543.99 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/543.99 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 543.99 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 92,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,608.86/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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