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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.34, 548.07 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.34, 548.07 and 170.40 is: 255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.34 : 548.07 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.34/548.07 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.34x = 548.07 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.34x = 93,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,391.13/365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.63

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