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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.15 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.15 and 178.09 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.15 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.15 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.15 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 96,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,373.40/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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