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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 547.61 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 547.61 and 170.12 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 547.61 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/547.61 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 547.61 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 93,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,155.82/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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