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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 541.22 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 541.22 and 178.56 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 541.22 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/541.22 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 541.22 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 96,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639.35/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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