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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 541.83 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 541.83 and 166.53 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 541.83 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/541.83 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 541.83 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 90,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.95/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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