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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.46, 545.50 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.46, 545.50 and 180.80 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.46 : 545.50 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.46/545.50 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.46x = 545.50 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.46x = 98,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626.40/363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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