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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.15 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.15 and 182.75 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.15 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.15 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.15 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 97,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,613.24/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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