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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.64, 548.79 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.64, 548.79 and 170.73 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.64 : 548.79 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.64/548.79 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.64x = 548.79 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.64x = 93,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,694.92/365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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