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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.43, 533.04 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.43, 533.04 and 182.17 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.43 : 533.04 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.43/533.04 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.43x = 533.04 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.43x = 97,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,106.66/355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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