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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 545.16 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 545.16 and 168.45 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 545.16 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/545.16 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 545.16 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 91,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,829.48/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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