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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.09, 547.46 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.09, 547.46 and 170.05 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.09 : 547.46 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.09/547.46 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.09x = 547.46 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.09x = 93,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,092.71/365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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