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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.58, 540.39 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.58, 540.39 and 177.88 is: 266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.58 : 540.39 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.58/540.39 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.58x = 540.39 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.58x = 96,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,124.57/360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.58

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