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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 545.67 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 545.67 and 180.86 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 545.67 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/545.67 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 545.67 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 98,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689.88/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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