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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 540.90 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 540.90 and 178.14 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 540.90 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/540.90 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 540.90 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 96,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,355.93/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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