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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 541.62 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 541.62 and 178.20 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 541.62 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/541.62 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 541.62 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 96,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,516.68/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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