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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.82, 545.82 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.82, 545.82 and 168.88 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.82 : 545.82 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.82/545.82 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.82x = 545.82 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.82x = 92,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,178.08/363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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