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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 545.41 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 545.41 and 168.70 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 545.41 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/545.41 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 545.41 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 92,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,010.67/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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