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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 542.52 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 542.52 and 179.12 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 542.52 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/542.52 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 542.52 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 97,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,176.18/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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