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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 540.17 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 540.17 and 165.21 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 540.17 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/540.17 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 540.17 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 89,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,241.49/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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