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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 541.19 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 541.19 and 168.38 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 541.19 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/541.19 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 541.19 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 91,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,123.29/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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