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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 542.81 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 542.81 and 166.75 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.81 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.81 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.81 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 90,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,512.73/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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