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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 548.16 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 548.16 and 182.78 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 548.16 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/548.16 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 548.16 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 100,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,192.68/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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