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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 545.03 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 545.03 and 170.75 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 545.03 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/545.03 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 545.03 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 93,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,063.87/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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