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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 532.33 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 532.33 and 181.46 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 532.33 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/532.33 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 532.33 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 96,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,596.60/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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