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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.61 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.61 and 181.09 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.61 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.61 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.61 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 96,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,267.49/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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