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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 545.72 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 545.72 and 181.34 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 545.72 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/545.72 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 545.72 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 98,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,960.86/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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