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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 540.98 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 540.98 and 178.07 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 540.98 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/540.98 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 540.98 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 96,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,331.42/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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