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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 543.97 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 543.97 and 179.97 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 543.97 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/543.97 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 543.97 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 97,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,898.28/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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