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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 546.96 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 546.96 and 181.98 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 546.96 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/546.96 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 546.96 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 99,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535.78/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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