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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 543 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 543 and 179.30 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 543 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/543 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 543 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 97,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,359.90/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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