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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 545.66 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 545.66 and 169.02 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 545.66 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/545.66 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 545.66 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 92,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226.61/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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