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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 545.38 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 545.38 and 181.29 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 545.38 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/545.38 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 545.38 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 98,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,871.94/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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