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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 543.20 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 543.20 and 179.89 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 543.20 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/543.20 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 543.20 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 97,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,716.25/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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