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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.62, 547.94 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.62, 547.94 and 170.64 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.62 : 547.94 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.62/547.94 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.62x = 547.94 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.62x = 93,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,500.48/365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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