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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 542.99 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 542.99 and 169.53 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 542.99 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/542.99 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 542.99 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 92,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052.25/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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