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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 543.80 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 543.80 and 179.70 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 543.80 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/543.80 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 543.80 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 97,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,719.96/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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