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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 529.38 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 529.38 and 179.56 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 529.38 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/529.38 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 529.38 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 95,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055.47/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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