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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 541.55 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 541.55 and 168.62 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 541.55 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/541.55 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 541.55 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 91,313.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,313.87/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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