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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 546.19 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 546.19 and 181.65 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 546.19 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/546.19 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 546.19 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 99,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,215.41/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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