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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 546.04 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 546.04 and 181.21 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 546.04 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/546.04 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 546.04 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 98,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,947.91/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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