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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 543.78 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 543.78 and 179.84 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 543.78 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/543.78 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 543.78 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 97,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,790.68/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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