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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 542.16 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 542.16 and 168.48 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 542.16 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/542.16 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 542.16 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 91,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343.12/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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