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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 541.30 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 541.30 and 178.32 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 541.30 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/541.30 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 541.30 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 96,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,524.62/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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