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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 545 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 545 and 168.55 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 545 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/545 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 545 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 91,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,859.75/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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