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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.81, 542.77 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.81, 542.77 and 179.16 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.81 : 542.77 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.81/542.77 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.81x = 542.77 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.81x = 97,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240.19/361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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