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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.07 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.07 and 182.16 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.07 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.07 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.07 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 97,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,104.03/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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