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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 546.50 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 546.50 and 169.67 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 546.50 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/546.50 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 546.50 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 92,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,724.66/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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