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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.98, 548.37 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.98, 548.37 and 170.77 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.98 : 548.37 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.98/548.37 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.98x = 548.37 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.98x = 93,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,645.14/365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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