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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 533.82 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 533.82 and 182.66 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 533.82 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/533.82 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 533.82 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 97,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,507.56/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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