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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.05 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.05 and 169.71 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.05 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.05 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.05 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 92,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,839.86/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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