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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 546.29 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 546.29 and 181.50 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 546.29 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/546.29 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 546.29 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 99,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148.90/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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