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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 544.68 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 544.68 and 180.47 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 544.68 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/544.68 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 544.68 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 98,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295.68/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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