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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.03, 542.64 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.03, 542.64 and 169.25 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.03 : 542.64 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.03/542.64 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.03x = 542.64 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.03x = 91,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,841.82/362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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