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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 542.60 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 542.60 and 179.00 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 542.60 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/542.60 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 542.60 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 97,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,121.79/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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