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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 543.49 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 543.49 and 179.74 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 543.49 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/543.49 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 543.49 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 97,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,686.89/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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