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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 544.80 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 544.80 and 168.24 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 544.80 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/544.80 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 544.80 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 91,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,657.15/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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