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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 532.12 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 532.12 and 181.32 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 532.12 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/532.12 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 532.12 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 96,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,484.00/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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