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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 544.96 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 544.96 and 181.08 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 544.96 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/544.96 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 544.96 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 98,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,681.36/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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