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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 545.64 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 545.64 and 168.81 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 545.64 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/545.64 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 545.64 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 92,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,109.49/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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