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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.27, 542.04 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.27, 542.04 and 178.55 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.27 : 542.04 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.27/542.04 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.27x = 542.04 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.27x = 96,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,777.64/361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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