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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.55 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.55 and 183.60 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.55 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.55 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.55 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 98,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,326.06/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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