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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.31 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.31 and 181.45 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.31 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.31 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.31 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 96,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,589.50/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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