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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 542.92 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 542.92 and 179.13 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 542.92 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/542.92 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 542.92 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 97,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,253.26/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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