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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.14 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.14 and 168.28 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.14 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.14 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.14 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 91,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,063.04/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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