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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 545.86 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 545.86 and 181.39 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 545.86 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/545.86 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 545.86 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 99,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,013.55/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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