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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.40 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.40 and 165.78 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.40 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.40 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.40 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 89,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,752.46/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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