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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 545.15 and 180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 545.15 and 180.67 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 545.15 = 180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/545.15 = 180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 545.15 × 180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 98,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,492.25/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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