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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 545.64 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 545.64 and 181.14 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 545.64 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/545.64 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 545.64 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 98,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,837.23/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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