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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.42 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.42 and 176.87 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.42 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.42 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.42 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 95,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,937.83/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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