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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.20 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.20 and 181.92 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.20 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.20 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.20 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 99,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,364.70/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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