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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.85, 541.89 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.85, 541.89 and 178.65 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.85 : 541.89 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.85/541.89 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.85x = 541.89 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.85x = 96,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,808.65/361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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