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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 548.36 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 548.36 and 170.61 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 548.36 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/548.36 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 548.36 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 93,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,553.43/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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