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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 545.84 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 545.84 and 169.05 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 545.84 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/545.84 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 545.84 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 92,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,274.25/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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