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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 541.70 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 541.70 and 178.90 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 541.70 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/541.70 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 541.70 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 96,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,910.13/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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