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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 528.99 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 528.99 and 179.33 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 528.99 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/528.99 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 528.99 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 94,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863.78/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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