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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 531.90 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 531.90 and 181.24 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 531.90 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/531.90 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 531.90 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 96,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,400.23/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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