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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 544.96 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 544.96 and 170.78 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 544.96 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/544.96 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 544.96 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 93,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,068.27/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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