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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 542.61 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 542.61 and 179.10 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 542.61 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/542.61 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 542.61 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 97,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,181.45/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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