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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 547.64 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 547.64 and 170.41 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 547.64 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/547.64 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 547.64 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 93,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.74/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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