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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.56 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.56 and 168.66 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.56 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.56 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.56 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 91,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,339.51/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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