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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 541.34 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 541.34 and 175.74 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 541.34 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/541.34 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 541.34 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 95,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,135.09/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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