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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 532.17 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 532.17 and 181.65 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 532.17 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/532.17 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 532.17 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 96,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,668.68/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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