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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 550.08 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 550.08 and 181.62 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 550.08 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/550.08 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 550.08 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 99,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,905.53/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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