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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 544.02 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 544.02 and 180 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 544.02 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/544.02 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 544.02 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 97,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923.60/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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