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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 548.02 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 548.02 and 170.24 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 548.02 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/548.02 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 548.02 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 93,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,294.92/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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