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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 543.05 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 543.05 and 166.95 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 543.05 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/543.05 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 543.05 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 90,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,661.36/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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