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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 545.92 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 545.92 and 181.67 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 545.92 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/545.92 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 545.92 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 99,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,177.29/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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