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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 542.37 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 542.37 and 169.34 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 542.37 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/542.37 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 542.37 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 91,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,844.94/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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