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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 543.79 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 543.79 and 179.97 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 543.79 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/543.79 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 543.79 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 97,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,866.62/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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