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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.41, 541.84 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.41, 541.84 and 178.71 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.41 : 541.84 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.41/541.84 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.41x = 541.84 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.41x = 96,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,832.23/361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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