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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 533.75 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 533.75 and 182.53 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 533.75 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/533.75 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 533.75 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 97,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,425.39/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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