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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.33 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.33 and 179.67 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.33 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.33 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.33 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 97,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,620.10/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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