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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 546.66 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 546.66 and 169.45 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 546.66 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/546.66 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 546.66 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 92,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,631.54/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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