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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 545.87 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 545.87 and 168.94 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 545.87 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/545.87 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 545.87 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 92,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221.06/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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