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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 543.10 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 543.10 and 169.59 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 543.10 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/543.10 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 543.10 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 92,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,104.33/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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