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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 545.43 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 545.43 and 168.71 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 545.43 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/545.43 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 545.43 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 92,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,019.50/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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