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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.45 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.45 and 181.86 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.45 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.45 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.45 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 99,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,377.40/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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