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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 549.35 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 549.35 and 181.23 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 549.35 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/549.35 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 549.35 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 99,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,557.79/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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