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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 546.62 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 546.62 and 182.03 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 546.62 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/546.62 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 546.62 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 99,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503.06/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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