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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.66 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.66 and 181.09 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.66 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.66 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.66 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 96,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,278.31/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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