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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 547.60 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 547.60 and 170.01 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 547.60 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/547.60 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 547.60 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 93,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,095.51/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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