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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 548.83 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 548.83 and 180.83 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 548.83 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/548.83 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 548.83 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 99,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,245.51/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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