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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.89 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.89 and 168.99 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.89 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.89 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.89 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 92,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,246.38/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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