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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 529.11 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 529.11 and 179.37 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 529.11 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/529.11 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 529.11 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 94,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,906.46/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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