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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.55, 543.66 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.55, 543.66 and 179.88 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.55 : 543.66 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.55/543.66 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.55x = 543.66 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.55x = 97,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,793.56/362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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