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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 545.72 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 545.72 and 181.28 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 545.72 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/545.72 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 545.72 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 98,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,928.12/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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