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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.73, 542.31 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.73, 542.31 and 169.13 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.73 : 542.31 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.73/542.31 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.73x = 542.31 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.73x = 91,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,718.18/361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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