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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 541.13 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 541.13 and 178.02 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 541.13 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/541.13 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 541.13 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 96,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,331.07/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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