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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 545.25 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 545.25 and 180.57 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 545.25 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/545.25 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 545.25 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 98,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,454.89/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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