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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 543.16 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 543.16 and 179.76 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 543.16 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/543.16 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 543.16 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 97,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,638.44/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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