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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 543.58 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 543.58 and 179.88 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 543.58 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/543.58 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 543.58 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 97,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,778.27/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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