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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 545.22 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 545.22 and 180.90 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 545.22 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/545.22 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 545.22 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 98,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,630.30/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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