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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 541.99 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 541.99 and 166.35 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 541.99 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/541.99 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 541.99 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 90,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,162.28/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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