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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.42 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.42 and 181.05 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.42 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.42 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.42 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 96,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,213.59/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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