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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 544.13 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 544.13 and 179.96 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 544.13 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/544.13 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 544.13 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 97,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918.01/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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