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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.86 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.86 and 166.22 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.86 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.86 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.86 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 90,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,067.97/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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