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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 541.23 and 177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 541.23 and 177.97 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 541.23 = 177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/541.23 = 177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 541.23 × 177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 96,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,322.70/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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