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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.52, 539.90 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.52, 539.90 and 168.20 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.52 : 539.90 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.52/539.90 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.52x = 539.90 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.52x = 90,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,811.18/360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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