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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.70 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.70 and 168.83 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.70 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.70 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.70 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 92,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130.48/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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