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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.02 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.02 and 179.99 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.02 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.02 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.02 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 97,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,917.26/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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