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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546.17 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546.17 and 181.41 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546.17 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546.17 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546.17 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 99,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,080.70/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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