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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 540.03 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 540.03 and 165.08 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 540.03 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/540.03 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 540.03 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 89,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,149.50/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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