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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.20 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.20 and 181.60 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.20 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.20 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.20 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 96,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,102.72/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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