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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 547.41 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 547.41 and 169.95 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 547.41 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/547.41 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 547.41 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 93,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,032.33/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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