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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 545.04 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 545.04 and 178.24 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 545.04 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/545.04 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 545.04 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 97,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,147.04/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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