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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 542.40 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 542.40 and 179.04 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 542.40 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/542.40 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 542.40 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 97,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,111.30/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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