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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.66 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.66 and 169.52 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.66 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.66 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.66 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 92,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,667.07/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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