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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 546.18 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 546.18 and 181.88 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 546.18 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/546.18 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 546.18 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 99,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,339.22/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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