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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 546.70 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 546.70 and 169.78 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 546.70 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/546.70 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 546.70 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 92,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,818.73/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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