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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 529.16 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 529.16 and 179.35 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 529.16 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/529.16 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 529.16 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 94,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,904.85/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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