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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 546.01 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 546.01 and 168.90 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 546.01 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/546.01 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 546.01 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 92,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221.09/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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