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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 542.59 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 542.59 and 179.10 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 542.59 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/542.59 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 542.59 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 97,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,177.87/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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