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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 541.20 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 541.20 and 168.28 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 541.20 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/541.20 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 541.20 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 91,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.14/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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