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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.80 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.80 and 178.29 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.80 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.80 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.80 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 97,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,132.39/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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