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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 541.26 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 541.26 and 178.46 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 541.26 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/541.26 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 541.26 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 96,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.26/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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