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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 539.93 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 539.93 and 177.46 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 539.93 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/539.93 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 539.93 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 95,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,815.07/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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