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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.48 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.48 and 169.52 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.48 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.48 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.48 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 92,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,639.29/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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