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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 528.89 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 528.89 and 179.46 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 528.89 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/528.89 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 528.89 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 94,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.70/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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