Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 540.76 and 168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.36, 540.76 and 168 is: 252.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.36 : 540.76 = 168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.36/540.76 = 168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.36x = 540.76 × 168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.36x = 90,847.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,847.68/360.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252.10
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