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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 545.58 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 545.58 and 181.26 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 545.58 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/545.58 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 545.58 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 98,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,891.83/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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