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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 543.60 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 543.60 and 177.25 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 543.60 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/543.60 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 543.60 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 96,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,350.38/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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