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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.49 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.49 and 169.14 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.49 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.49 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.49 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 91,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,756.76/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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