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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.14 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.14 and 180.24 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.14 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.14 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.14 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 98,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,075.79/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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