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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 540.32 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 540.32 and 177.51 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 540.32 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/540.32 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 540.32 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 95,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,910.97/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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