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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.42 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.42 and 178.13 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.42 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.42 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.42 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 96,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,444.05/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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