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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 545.68 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 545.68 and 181.32 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 545.68 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/545.68 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 545.68 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 98,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,942.70/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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