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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.31, 546.64 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.31, 546.64 and 181.83 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.31 : 546.64 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.31/546.64 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.31x = 546.64 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.31x = 99,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,396.12/364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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