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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 548.39 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 548.39 and 170.54 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 548.39 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/548.39 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 548.39 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 93,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,518.84/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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