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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.39, 541.83 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.39, 541.83 and 178.74 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.39 : 541.83 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.39/541.83 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.39x = 541.83 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.39x = 96,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,846.69/361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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