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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 546.12 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 546.12 and 181.44 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 546.12 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/546.12 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 546.12 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 99,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,088.01/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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