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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 547.28 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 547.28 and 169.74 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 547.28 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/547.28 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 547.28 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 92,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,895.31/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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