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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 546.08 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 546.08 and 168.84 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 546.08 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/546.08 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 546.08 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 92,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,200.15/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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