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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 535.44 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 535.44 and 181.31 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 535.44 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/535.44 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 535.44 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 97,080.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,080.63/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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