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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 543.67 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 543.67 and 180.17 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 543.67 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/543.67 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 543.67 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 97,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,953.02/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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