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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 529.10 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 529.10 and 179.40 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 529.10 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/529.10 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 529.10 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 94,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920.54/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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