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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 545.40 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 545.40 and 181.26 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 545.40 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/545.40 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 545.40 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 98,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,859.20/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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