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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 545.91 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 545.91 and 181.68 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 545.91 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/545.91 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 545.91 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 99,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,180.93/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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