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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.93 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.93 and 182.43 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.93 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.93 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.93 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 97,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,404.85/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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