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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 542.94 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 542.94 and 179.29 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 542.94 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/542.94 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 542.94 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 97,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343.71/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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