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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 531.46 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 531.46 and 181.32 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 531.46 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/531.46 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 531.46 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 96,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,364.33/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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