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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 544.17 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 544.17 and 177.99 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 544.17 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/544.17 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 544.17 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 96,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,856.82/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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