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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.33 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.33 and 181.51 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.33 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.33 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.33 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 99,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,164.36/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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