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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 547.82 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 547.82 and 170.16 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 547.82 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/547.82 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 547.82 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 93,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,217.48/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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