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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.34 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.34 and 181.57 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.34 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.34 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.34 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 99,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,197.13/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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