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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 549.99 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 549.99 and 181.71 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 549.99 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/549.99 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 549.99 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 99,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,938.68/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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