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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 546.54 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 546.54 and 181.80 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 546.54 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/546.54 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 546.54 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 99,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360.97/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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