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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 542.93 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 542.93 and 176.79 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 542.93 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/542.93 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 542.93 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 95,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,984.59/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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