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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 541.73 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 541.73 and 166.06 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 541.73 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/541.73 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 541.73 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 89,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,959.68/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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