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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 548.02 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 548.02 and 170.36 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 548.02 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/548.02 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 548.02 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 93,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,360.69/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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