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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 546.43 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 546.43 and 179.09 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 546.43 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/546.43 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 546.43 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 97,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,860.15/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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