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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 545.31 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 545.31 and 168.57 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 545.31 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/545.31 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 545.31 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 91,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,920.86/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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