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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 547.80 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 547.80 and 170.24 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 547.80 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/547.80 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 547.80 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 93,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,257.47/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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