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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.78 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.78 and 168.21 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.78 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.78 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.78 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 91,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,639.01/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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