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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 531.69 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 531.69 and 181.23 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 531.69 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/531.69 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 531.69 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 96,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,358.18/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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