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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 546.69 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 546.69 and 182.10 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 546.69 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/546.69 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 546.69 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 99,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,549.52/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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