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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 543.44 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 543.44 and 179.68 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 543.44 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/543.44 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 543.44 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 97,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,645.30/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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