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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.55 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.55 and 166.74 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.55 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.55 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.55 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 90,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,464.79/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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