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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.54 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.54 and 181.91 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.54 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.54 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.54 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 100,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,150.34/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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