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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 544.88 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 544.88 and 170.76 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 544.88 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/544.88 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 544.88 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 93,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043.71/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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