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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 542.85 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 542.85 and 176.75 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 542.85 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/542.85 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 542.85 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 95,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,946.02/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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