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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 542.78 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 542.78 and 166.73 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 542.78 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/542.78 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 542.78 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 90,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,497.71/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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