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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 545.76 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 545.76 and 181.60 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 545.76 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/545.76 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 545.76 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 99,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,110.02/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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