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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 540.34 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 540.34 and 165.11 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 540.34 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/540.34 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 540.34 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 89,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,212.42/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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