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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 542.40 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 542.40 and 163.80 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 542.40 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/542.40 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 542.40 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 88,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,845.12/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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