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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.61, 541.10 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.61, 541.10 and 178 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.61 : 541.10 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.61/541.10 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.61x = 541.10 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.61x = 96,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,315.80/360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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