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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.68, 541.20 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.68, 541.20 and 178.24 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.68 : 541.20 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.68/541.20 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.68x = 541.20 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.68x = 96,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,463.49/360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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