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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 546.09 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 546.09 and 169.49 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 546.09 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/546.09 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 546.09 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 92,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,554.06/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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