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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 532.26 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 532.26 and 181.30 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 532.26 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/532.26 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 532.26 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 96,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,495.17/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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