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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 543.41 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 543.41 and 177.12 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 543.41 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/543.41 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 543.41 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 96,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,248.56/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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