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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 541.26 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 541.26 and 178.09 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 541.26 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/541.26 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 541.26 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 96,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,392.99/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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