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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 545.10 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 545.10 and 180.88 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 545.10 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/545.10 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 545.10 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 98,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,597.69/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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