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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.20, 543 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.20, 543 and 179.80 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.20 : 543 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.20/543 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.20x = 543 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.20x = 97,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,631.40/362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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