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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.49, 543.81 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.49, 543.81 and 177.21 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.49 : 543.81 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.49/543.81 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.49x = 543.81 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.49x = 96,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,368.57/362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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