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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 542.44 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 542.44 and 178.92 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 542.44 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/542.44 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 542.44 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 97,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,053.36/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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