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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 541.57 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 541.57 and 178.44 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 541.57 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/541.57 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 541.57 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 96,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,637.75/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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