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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 542.40 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 542.40 and 166.85 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 542.40 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/542.40 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 542.40 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 90,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,499.44/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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