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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.74 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.74 and 179.91 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.74 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.74 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.74 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 97,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,823.36/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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