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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 541.01 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 541.01 and 178.03 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 541.01 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/541.01 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 541.01 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 96,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,315.12/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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