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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 546.24 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 546.24 and 181.49 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 546.24 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/546.24 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 546.24 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 99,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,133.46/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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