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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.08 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.08 and 176.84 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.08 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.08 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.08 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 96,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,038.27/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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