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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.56 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.56 and 178.52 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.56 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.56 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.56 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 96,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,679.29/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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