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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 529.41 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 529.41 and 179.56 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 529.41 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/529.41 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 529.41 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 95,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,060.86/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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