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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.55, 548.01 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.55, 548.01 and 170.49 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.55 : 548.01 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.55/548.01 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.55x = 548.01 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.55x = 93,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,430.22/365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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