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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 543.04 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 543.04 and 179.15 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 543.04 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/543.04 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 543.04 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 97,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,282.45/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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