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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.03, 541.45 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.03, 541.45 and 178.38 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.03 : 541.45 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.03/541.45 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.03x = 541.45 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.03x = 96,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,582.93/361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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