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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.91, 545.97 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.91, 545.97 and 181.27 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.91 : 545.97 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.91/545.97 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.91x = 545.97 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.91x = 98,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,967.98/363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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