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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 533.55 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 533.55 and 182.65 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 533.55 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/533.55 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 533.55 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 97,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,450.89/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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