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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 543.38 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 543.38 and 179.55 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 543.38 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/543.38 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 543.38 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 97,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,562.98/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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