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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 543.79 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 543.79 and 179.88 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 543.79 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/543.79 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 543.79 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 97,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,816.95/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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