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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 541.08 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 541.08 and 168.28 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 541.08 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/541.08 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 541.08 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 91,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,052.94/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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