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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.86 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.86 and 169.88 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.86 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.86 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.86 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 92,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,900.58/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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