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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.77 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.77 and 179.90 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.77 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.77 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.77 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 95,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,305.62/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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