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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.64 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.64 and 177.94 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.64 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.64 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.64 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 96,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,913.24/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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