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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 545.85 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 545.85 and 181.38 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 545.85 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/545.85 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 545.85 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 99,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,006.27/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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