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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 546.50 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 546.50 and 181.77 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 546.50 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/546.50 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 546.50 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 99,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337.31/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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