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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 548.34 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 548.34 and 178.05 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 548.34 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/548.34 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 548.34 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 97,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,631.94/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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