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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 546.80 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 546.80 and 169.45 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 546.80 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/546.80 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 546.80 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 92,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,655.26/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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