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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 542.31 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 542.31 and 169.14 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 542.31 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/542.31 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 542.31 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 91,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,726.31/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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