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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 541.64 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 541.64 and 178.62 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 541.64 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/541.64 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 541.64 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 96,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,745.48/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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