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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.04 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.04 and 182.72 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.04 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.04 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.04 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 97,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,031.63/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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