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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 533.37 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 533.37 and 182.14 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 533.37 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/533.37 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 533.37 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 97,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,146.34/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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