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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 544.14 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 544.14 and 170.26 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 544.14 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/544.14 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 544.14 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 92,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,645.28/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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