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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 546.33 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 546.33 and 181.36 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 546.33 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/546.33 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 546.33 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 99,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,082.41/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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