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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 544.70 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 544.70 and 180.89 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 544.70 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/544.70 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 544.70 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 98,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,530.78/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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