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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.69 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.69 and 170.75 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.69 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.69 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.69 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 93,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,687.96/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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