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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 533.04 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 533.04 and 181.53 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 533.04 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/533.04 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 533.04 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 96,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,762.07/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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