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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 544.72 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 544.72 and 170.88 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 544.72 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/544.72 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 544.72 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 93,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081.75/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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