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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.17, 534.30 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.17, 534.30 and 182.97 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.17 : 534.30 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.17/534.30 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.17x = 534.30 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.17x = 97,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,760.87/356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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