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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.28, 540.14 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.28, 540.14 and 165.41 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.28 : 540.14 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.28/540.14 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.28x = 540.14 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.28x = 89,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,341.03/360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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