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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.87 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.87 and 169.61 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.87 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.87 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.87 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 92,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751.89/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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