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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 541.04 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 541.04 and 168.32 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 541.04 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/541.04 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 541.04 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 91,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067.85/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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