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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.16 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.16 and 168.47 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.16 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.16 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.16 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 91,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,840.38/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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