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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.86 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.86 and 167.52 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.86 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.86 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.86 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 90,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,437.35/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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