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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.25, 526.99 and 180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.25, 526.99 and 180.13 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.25 : 526.99 = 180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.25/526.99 = 180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.25x = 526.99 × 180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.25x = 94,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,923.62/351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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