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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.84, 548.68 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.84, 548.68 and 180.56 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.84 : 548.68 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.84/548.68 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.84x = 548.68 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.84x = 99,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,070.58/365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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