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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.90 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.90 and 170.76 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.90 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.90 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.90 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 93,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,047.12/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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