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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 547.67 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 547.67 and 170.15 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 547.67 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/547.67 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 547.67 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 93,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,185.20/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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