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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.43 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.43 and 181.35 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.43 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.43 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.43 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 98,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,913.73/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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