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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 546.69 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 546.69 and 182.06 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 546.69 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/546.69 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 546.69 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 99,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,530.38/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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