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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 543.45 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 543.45 and 179.51 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 543.45 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/543.45 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 543.45 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 97,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.71/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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