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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.77 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.77 and 168.11 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.77 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.77 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.77 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 91,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,578.56/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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