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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.79 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.79 and 162.31 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.79 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.79 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.79 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 87,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,613.31/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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