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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 529.03 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 529.03 and 179.80 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 529.03 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/529.03 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 529.03 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 95,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,119.59/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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