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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.72 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.72 and 181.77 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.72 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.72 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.72 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 99,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,377.29/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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