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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.43 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.43 and 178.97 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.43 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.43 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.43 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 97,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,075.98/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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