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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.79, 541.08 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.79, 541.08 and 178.12 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.79 : 541.08 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.79/541.08 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.79x = 541.08 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.79x = 96,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,377.17/360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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