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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 542.76 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 542.76 and 169.44 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 542.76 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/542.76 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 542.76 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 91,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,965.25/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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