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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 543.90 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 543.90 and 179.97 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 543.90 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/543.90 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 543.90 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 97,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,885.68/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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