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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 543.06 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 543.06 and 166.92 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 543.06 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/543.06 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 543.06 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 90,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,647.58/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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