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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 540.17 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 540.17 and 165.17 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 540.17 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/540.17 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 540.17 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 89,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,221.02/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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