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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 542.59 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 542.59 and 179 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 542.59 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/542.59 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 542.59 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 97,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,123.61/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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