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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 542.36 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 542.36 and 179.45 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 542.36 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/542.36 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 542.36 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 97,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326.27/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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