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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 542.97 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 542.97 and 179.33 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 542.97 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/542.97 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 542.97 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 97,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,370.81/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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