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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 529.04 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 529.04 and 179.34 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 529.04 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/529.04 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 529.04 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 94,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,878.03/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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