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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 550.68 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 550.68 and 169.42 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 550.68 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/550.68 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 550.68 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 93,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,296.21/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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