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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.40 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.40 and 168.58 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.40 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.40 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.40 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 91,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,943.53/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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