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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 546.02 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 546.02 and 181.12 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 546.02 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/546.02 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 546.02 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 98,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,895.14/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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