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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 548.26 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 548.26 and 170.58 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 548.26 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/548.26 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 548.26 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 93,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,522.19/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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