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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.97, 545.23 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.97, 545.23 and 181.49 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.97 : 545.23 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.97/545.23 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.97x = 545.23 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.97x = 98,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,954.36/363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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