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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.52 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.52 and 182.57 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.52 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.52 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.52 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 97,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,402.08/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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