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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 546.60 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 546.60 and 169.56 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 546.60 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/546.60 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 546.60 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 92,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,681.50/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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