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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 528.54 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 528.54 and 181.50 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 528.54 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/528.54 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 528.54 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 95,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,930.01/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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