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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 542.43 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 542.43 and 179.01 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 542.43 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/542.43 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 542.43 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 97,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100.39/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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