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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.74 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.74 and 179.62 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.74 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.74 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.74 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 97,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,486.96/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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