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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 545.74 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 545.74 and 168.80 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 545.74 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/545.74 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 545.74 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 92,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,120.52/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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