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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 540.72 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 540.72 and 168 is: 252

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 540.72 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/540.72 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 540.72 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 90,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,840.96/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252

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