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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.80 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.80 and 169.30 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.80 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.80 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.80 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 91,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,896.04/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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