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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 541.16 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 541.16 and 178.09 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 541.16 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/541.16 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 541.16 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 96,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,371.59/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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