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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 541.41 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 541.41 and 168.39 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 541.41 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/541.41 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 541.41 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 91,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168.03/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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