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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 542.39 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 542.39 and 166.91 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 542.39 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/542.39 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 542.39 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 90,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,526.77/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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