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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 542.34 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 542.34 and 163.97 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 542.34 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/542.34 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 542.34 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 88,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,927.49/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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