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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.33, 541.62 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.33, 541.62 and 166.19 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.33 : 541.62 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.33/541.62 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.33x = 541.62 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.33x = 90,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,009.12/361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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