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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 545.36 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 545.36 and 180.93 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 545.36 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/545.36 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 545.36 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 98,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,671.08/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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