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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.77 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.77 and 170.85 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.77 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.77 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.77 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 93,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,757.35/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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