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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 543.77 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 543.77 and 179.88 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 543.77 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/543.77 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 543.77 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 97,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811.09/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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