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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 544.95 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 544.95 and 180.51 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 544.95 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/544.95 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 544.95 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 98,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368.92/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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