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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546.32 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546.32 and 169.02 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546.32 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546.32 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546.32 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 92,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,339.43/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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