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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.21, 532.64 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.21, 532.64 and 181.94 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.21 : 532.64 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.21/532.64 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.21x = 532.64 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.21x = 96,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.31/355.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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