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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 545.45 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 545.45 and 181.34 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 545.45 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/545.45 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 545.45 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 98,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,908.27/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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