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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 535.50 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 535.50 and 183.66 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 535.50 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/535.50 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 535.50 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 98,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,349.93/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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