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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 546.30 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 546.30 and 181.50 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 546.30 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/546.30 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 546.30 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 99,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,153.45/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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