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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 544.23 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 544.23 and 168.11 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 544.23 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/544.23 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 544.23 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 91,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,491.87/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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