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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 543.74 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 543.74 and 180.05 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 543.74 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/543.74 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 543.74 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 97,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,898.80/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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