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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 539.87 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 539.87 and 177.40 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 539.87 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/539.87 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 539.87 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 95,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,772.03/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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