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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 544.89 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 544.89 and 180.81 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 544.89 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/544.89 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 544.89 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 98,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,521.56/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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