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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.16 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.16 and 182.21 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.16 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.16 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.16 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 99,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,697.11/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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