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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 545.01 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 545.01 and 178.36 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 545.01 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/545.01 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 545.01 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 97,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,207.98/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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