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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 547.52 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 547.52 and 170.08 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 547.52 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/547.52 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 547.52 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 93,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,122.20/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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