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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.87 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.87 and 166.49 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.87 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.87 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.87 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 90,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,215.94/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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