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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.97 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.97 and 178.43 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.97 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.97 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.97 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 96,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,703.71/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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