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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.38 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.38 and 178.27 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.38 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.38 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.38 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 96,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,511.81/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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