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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.53 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.53 and 168.18 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.53 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.53 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.53 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 91,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,579.06/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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