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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 545.30 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 545.30 and 181.07 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 545.30 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/545.30 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 545.30 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 98,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,737.47/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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