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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 540.03 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 540.03 and 174.87 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 540.03 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/540.03 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 540.03 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 94,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,432.35/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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