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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 547.32 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 547.32 and 182.16 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 547.32 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/547.32 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 547.32 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 99,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698.90/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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