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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.57, 548.11 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.57, 548.11 and 170.47 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.57 : 548.11 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.57/548.11 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.57x = 548.11 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.57x = 93,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,433.57/365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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