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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 546.84 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 546.84 and 182.08 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 546.84 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/546.84 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 546.84 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 99,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,568.63/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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