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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 546.28 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 546.28 and 181.68 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 546.28 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/546.28 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 546.28 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 99,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,248.72/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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