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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.56 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.56 and 168.88 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.56 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.56 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.56 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 91,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,458.65/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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