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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 545.60 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 545.60 and 181.09 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 545.60 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/545.60 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 545.60 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 98,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,802.70/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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