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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 541.68 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 541.68 and 168.58 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 541.68 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/541.68 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 541.68 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 91,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,316.41/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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