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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 541.43 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 541.43 and 166.37 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 541.43 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/541.43 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 541.43 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 90,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,077.71/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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