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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 532.56 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 532.56 and 181.62 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 532.56 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/532.56 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 532.56 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 96,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,723.55/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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