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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.58, 545.70 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.58, 545.70 and 181.36 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.58 : 545.70 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.58/545.70 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.58x = 545.70 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.58x = 98,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,968.15/363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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