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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 535.32 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 535.32 and 183.66 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 535.32 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/535.32 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 535.32 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 98,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,316.87/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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