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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.62 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.62 and 178.61 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.62 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.62 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.62 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 96,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,736.04/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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