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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 540.15 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 540.15 and 168.10 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 540.15 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/540.15 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 540.15 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 90,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,799.22/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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