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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 534.35 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 534.35 and 182.41 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 534.35 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/534.35 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 534.35 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 97,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,470.78/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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