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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.57, 542.58 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.57, 542.58 and 169.20 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.57 : 542.58 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.57/542.58 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.57x = 542.58 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.57x = 91,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,804.54/361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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