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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 546.01 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 546.01 and 179.17 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 546.01 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/546.01 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 546.01 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 97,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,828.61/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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