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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.89 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.89 and 179.49 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.89 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.89 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.89 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 98,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,162.44/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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