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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.49, 547.62 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.49, 547.62 and 170.28 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.49 : 547.62 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.49/547.62 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.49x = 547.62 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.49x = 93,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,248.73/365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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