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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.42 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.42 and 165.97 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.42 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.42 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.42 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 89,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,856.69/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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