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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 542.51 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 542.51 and 179.46 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 542.51 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/542.51 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 542.51 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 97,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,357.95/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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