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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 533.52 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 533.52 and 182.48 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 533.52 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/533.52 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 533.52 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 97,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,356.73/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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