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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 532.47 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 532.47 and 181.61 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 532.47 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/532.47 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 532.47 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 96,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701.88/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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