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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 533.41 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 533.41 and 182.18 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 533.41 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/533.41 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 533.41 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 97,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,176.63/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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