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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.77 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.77 and 168.75 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.77 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.77 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.77 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 91,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,423.69/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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