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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 545.02 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 545.02 and 168.35 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 545.02 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/545.02 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 545.02 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 91,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,754.12/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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