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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 543.89 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 543.89 and 168.27 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 543.89 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/543.89 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 543.89 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 91,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,520.37/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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