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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.82 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.82 and 167.56 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.82 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.82 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.82 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 90,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,452.24/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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