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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 546.66 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 546.66 and 169.47 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 546.66 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/546.66 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 546.66 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 92,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,642.47/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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