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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 541.96 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 541.96 and 163.72 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 541.96 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/541.96 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 541.96 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 88,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,729.69/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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