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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 542.97 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 542.97 and 179.64 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 542.97 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/542.97 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 542.97 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 97,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,539.13/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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