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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 541.36 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 541.36 and 178.39 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 541.36 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/541.36 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 541.36 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 96,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,573.21/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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