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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 540.88 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 540.88 and 168.24 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 540.88 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/540.88 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 540.88 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 90,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,997.65/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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