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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 532.53 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 532.53 and 181.62 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 532.53 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/532.53 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 532.53 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 96,718.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,718.10/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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