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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 539.80 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 539.80 and 177.32 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 539.80 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/539.80 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 539.80 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 95,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,718.24/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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