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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 545.50 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 545.50 and 181.52 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 545.50 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/545.50 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 545.50 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 99,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,019.16/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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