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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 545.49 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 545.49 and 181.30 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 545.49 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/545.49 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 545.49 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 98,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,897.34/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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