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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.01 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.01 and 170.55 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.01 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.01 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.01 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 93,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,463.11/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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