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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 544.54 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 544.54 and 168.09 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 544.54 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/544.54 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 544.54 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 91,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,531.73/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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