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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 545.51 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 545.51 and 180.99 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 545.51 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/545.51 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 545.51 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 98,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,731.85/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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