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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 546.72 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 546.72 and 169.36 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 546.72 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/546.72 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 546.72 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 92,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,592.50/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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