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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.96 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.96 and 165.72 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.96 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.96 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.96 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 90,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,310.77/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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