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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 546.51 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 546.51 and 181.66 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 546.51 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/546.51 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 546.51 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 99,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279.01/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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