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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 541.98 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 541.98 and 178.72 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 541.98 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/541.98 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 541.98 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 96,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,862.67/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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