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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 532.59 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 532.59 and 181.64 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 532.59 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/532.59 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 532.59 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 96,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,736.98/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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