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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 543.60 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 543.60 and 179.72 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 543.60 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/543.60 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 543.60 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 97,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,693.07/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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