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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 540.96 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 540.96 and 165.48 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 540.96 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/540.96 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 540.96 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 89,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,518.06/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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