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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 545.29 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 545.29 and 168.75 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 545.29 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/545.29 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 545.29 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 92,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,017.69/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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