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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 540.45 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 540.45 and 165.64 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 540.45 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/540.45 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 540.45 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 89,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,520.14/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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