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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.70 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.70 and 181.07 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.70 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.70 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.70 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 98,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,807.17/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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