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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 544.50 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 544.50 and 168.24 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 544.50 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/544.50 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 544.50 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 91,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,606.68/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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