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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 546.08 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 546.08 and 181.54 is: 272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 546.08 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/546.08 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 546.08 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 99,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,135.14/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.17

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