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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 544.29 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 544.29 and 167.92 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 544.29 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/544.29 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 544.29 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 91,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399.66/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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