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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 547.89 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 547.89 and 170.26 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 547.89 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/547.89 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 547.89 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 93,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,281.01/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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