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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 546.28 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 546.28 and 181.49 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 546.28 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/546.28 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 546.28 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 99,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,141.17/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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