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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.33, 539.99 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.33, 539.99 and 177.54 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.33 : 539.99 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.33/539.99 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.33x = 539.99 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.33x = 95,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,869.82/360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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