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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 543.11 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 543.11 and 166.97 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 543.11 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/543.11 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 543.11 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 90,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,679.53/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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