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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.58 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.58 and 182.34 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.58 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.58 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.58 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 97,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,292.98/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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