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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 542.71 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 542.71 and 179.56 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 542.71 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/542.71 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 542.71 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 97,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,449.01/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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