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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 541.98 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 541.98 and 178.89 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 541.98 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/541.98 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 541.98 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 96,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,954.80/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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