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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.76 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.76 and 178.46 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.76 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.76 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.76 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 96,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,682.49/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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