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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.56, 540.60 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.56, 540.60 and 168 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.56 : 540.60 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.56/540.60 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.56x = 540.60 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.56x = 90,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,820.80/360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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