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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 541.16 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 541.16 and 175.64 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 541.16 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/541.16 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 541.16 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 95,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,049.34/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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