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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 532.47 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 532.47 and 181.56 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 532.47 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/532.47 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 532.47 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 96,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,675.25/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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