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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 543.35 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 543.35 and 179.50 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 543.35 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/543.35 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 543.35 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 97,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,527.71/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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