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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.61 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.61 and 179.03 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.61 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.61 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.61 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 97,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,142.57/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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