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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.69 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.69 and 178.56 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.69 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.69 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.69 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 96,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,723.72/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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