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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 543.73 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 543.73 and 179.78 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 543.73 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/543.73 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 543.73 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 97,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,751.78/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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