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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 541.53 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 541.53 and 178.34 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 541.53 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/541.53 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 541.53 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 96,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,576.46/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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