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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 543.79 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 543.79 and 180.07 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 543.79 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/543.79 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 543.79 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 97,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918.46/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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