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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 542.57 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 542.57 and 169.29 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 542.57 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/542.57 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 542.57 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 91,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,850.83/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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