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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.83 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.83 and 179.76 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.83 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.83 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.83 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 97,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,757.98/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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