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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 542.67 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 542.67 and 179.47 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 542.67 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/542.67 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 542.67 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 97,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,392.98/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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