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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 542.01 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 542.01 and 178.66 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 542.01 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/542.01 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 542.01 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 96,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,835.51/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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