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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 541.09 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 541.09 and 178.11 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 541.09 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/541.09 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 541.09 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 96,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,373.54/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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