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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 541.83 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 541.83 and 178.51 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 541.83 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/541.83 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 541.83 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 96,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,722.07/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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