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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 545.49 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 545.49 and 181.11 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 545.49 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/545.49 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 545.49 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 98,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,793.69/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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