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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.28 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.28 and 166.66 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.28 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.28 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.28 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 90,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,376.38/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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