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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 542.93 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 542.93 and 179.82 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 542.93 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/542.93 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 542.93 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 97,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,628.77/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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