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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.62 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.62 and 181.62 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.62 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.62 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.62 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 96,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,734.44/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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