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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.13 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.13 and 181.76 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.13 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.13 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.13 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 99,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,991.06/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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