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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 543.57 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 543.57 and 179.90 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 543.57 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/543.57 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 543.57 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 97,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,788.24/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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