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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 544.15 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 544.15 and 165.19 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 544.15 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/544.15 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 544.15 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 89,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,886.37/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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