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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.47 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.47 and 181.07 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.47 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.47 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.47 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 96,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,230.62/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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