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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 546.83 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 546.83 and 169.58 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 546.83 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/546.83 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 546.83 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 92,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,731.95/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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